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Ron: I have accused no one of being a "liar". And would never do so. I know Mr. Feltenstein and I know many people at Warners. However, I'm happy to say nothing. BTW, there's a UK region 2 King Kong available - anyone know what the print quality of that is like?

I would take everything Mr. Feltenstein says publicly with a large container of salt. Trust me on this.

I'll add my vote for Mr. Goodman. As good as it gets - both jazz and classical.

Okie doke - let me get this straight - you're saying there was a scene which was included on the VHS and laserdisc that was NOT included on this DVD. And, are you further saying that this scene was in the original theatrical version (yet isn't on the DVD)? Because, l do think that Mr. Friedkin...

Oh, I don't know - here we have Columbia releasing really interesting and I'm quite sure non-profitable catalog things like Bonjour Tristesse and 3:10 to Yuma, and MGM/UA releasing lots of interesting things like Images, and various esoteric catalog titles like The Hoodlum Priest, so I don't...

Yes, it's some mysterious plot - the disappearing scene. Since Mr. Friedkin would undoubtedly mention such a missing scene in either documentary or commentary I think you can surmise that the mysterious scene was never in the theatrica cut of the film.

I've got it and taken a brief look - the transfer is terrific, the new 5.1 soundtrack sounds decent, too, if a bit bass lite. Haven't heard any of the commentary yet, and won't until I've watched the film.

Just an update - James Reader said: I don't think Amazon.fr will get any restocks. Apparently you are incorrect. Before I could even cancel my order (having had one shipped from FNAC.com) they shipped the LE set, so I'll have two come Monday, and then we'll see what the deal is.

Well, then, I'll keep my mouth shut until I get the DVD - the info I posted was from someone selling the DVD - how would he get this info other than from the box, that would be my question.

Well, I'll look, but if they, like the idiot who gave it a one-star review at amazon.fr based on what he's heard (it's clear he hasn't SEEN the disc or even its contents) then I'm afraid the discussion will probably be worthless. For the record, here is some FACTUAL information, the contents of...

Um, looking at the list of included cartoons I see Half-Pint Pygmy listed, so I'm afraid Roger, that I'm going to have to discount your entire post. I've also heard that the cartoons all look fine. Somewhere down the line Warners may restore every single Avery cartoon, but it won't be before...

I have heard none of the above. Were the cartoons censored on the laserdisc version, since you say they "ported" over these transfers? And why don't you provide us some links as to where they are "up in arms" about it. In any case, I should have it before Christmas and I'll post then, if no one...

Rich: Thanks for the FNAC lead - I ordered the LE Avery today and it's on its way via chronopost, hence I should have it by Monday. Hoo and ray.

Well, again I'm telling you I ordered it last night and it was NOT listed as "out of stock" and the e-mail confirmation listed a delivery date of between 12/23 and 12/27 via chronopost (express) shipping. Have you, for example, dropped them a line to find out what's happening. The listing...

Why don't you just buy the CD of Schifrin's score?

Oops - I didn't even pause to look and see which set. I amended my order, but my point was someone said it was "out of stock". It is not. And knowing amazon.fr as I do they'll try to get it here before Christmas. That said, the four disc set does have all the cartoons on the five disc set, yes...

FYI, amazon.fr does not list this as "out of stock" it lists it as available to ship in 24 hours. I just ordered it.

You know, a lot of you folks are putting a lot of words into people's mouths - but then you know you're doing it, don't you? Mr. Polanski never said anything about the fact that he "requested" that those two functions be disabled was his "artistic intent" or his "vision" - did he? If so, please...

I got it a few days ago. I'd seen the 'extended' version before and it's a nice extra. What would really be interesting to know is whether that first screening Mr. Zanuck saw of Mr. Ford's edit was a very early version, one that Mr. Ford would have done more work on. As it is, the film as...

I agree with Jon. What does tampering with CONTENT have to do with the discussion at hand?

I picked these up today. I can help Mr. Elliot be a bit more lucid about the transfer of The Men. It looks to me like an ancient transfer from 16mm done for television (note the TV credit on the main title). It's disgusting and shameful. Instead of people hurling their brickbats at a company...

Jon and Damin: Exactly. Others: If it bothers you don't buy the disc - that is the clearest way to show your displeasure. I would not care one way or the other if ANY DVD had FF/REW on it. I never use it - ever. I don't frame-by-frame to see if there's a dirt speck, I don't need to see...

Paul, I totally agree - it's a really good movie. I guess my entire point, for whatever it's worth, is that amazon and these other sites are so wrong so often that it isn't even worth looking at them until there's a press release or some kind of official announcement. And these types of errors...

Well, shiver me timbers - the Columbia specs are... wait for it... anamorphic widescreen. Oops.

So, as someone who paid money to see a film in a theater, should you have the right to tell the projectionist to rewind if you missed a line, to fast forward if you want to get to the end faster. I can't recall a movie that I have ever fast reversed or fast forwarded through on DVD - it never...

Oh, I don't know - there track record seems to be pretty darn good - about ninety percent OAR- of course it should all be OAR, but it's better than fifty-fifty.

How many threads like this do we have to have? I don't mean to be short, but why don't you just wait until there's a press release? Amazon and other websites usually have incorrect information like this - there are currently about three other threads with incorrect information from amazon -...

Okie doke, I concede - Absent Minded was only available colorized for a period of time (not a long period, though). It is in stores, since that's where I purchased mine - nice transfer, anamorphic, etc. Okie doke, I concede - you're not rushing to judgment, it just seemed like it. Bottom...

Oh, okay - Artisan. Right. And, as you've pointed out, Disney released the original black and white Professor, Blood on the Sun is available on DVD in black and white, and so is The Great Rupert and so are the Shirley Temple movies, at least the ones I own from Fox. So, let me rephrase the...

It's black-and-white. Why doesn't anyone just assume that a website has their info wrong - I mean, honestly, this rush to judgment to blame studios based on stupid website mistakes is silly. Please name the last MAJOR STUDIO DVD release of a black and white film that was colorized. That's right...